👉 In Buddhism, a koan is an ancient Buddhist text that serves as a guide to enlightenment. The koan is often divided into three parts: 1. The question (kokan): This part of the koan asks the reader to engage with their own thoughts and feelings in order to find the true meaning of the text. 2. The answer (kokon): This part of the koan tells the reader what they should do or believe, along with a series of questions that must be